MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE DELTA DEVILS MEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
George Ivory's Mississippi Valley State men's basketball program has endured an exceptionally challenging season in its second year at the SWAC helm, compiling a 1-25 overall record with a particularly stark 0-16 away record through conference play. Competing from the R.W. Harrison HPER Complex on the Itta Bena campus, the Delta Devils are operating with a 15-player roster that has struggled significantly on both ends of the floor, averaging just 63.9 points per game while allowing opponents 85.2 per contest. At the university founded in 1950, the basketball program served the school's 2,196 students during a season that included just one conference victory and demonstrated marked difficulties in road environments where the team went 0-16.
Ivory's squad has faced substantial challenges in maintaining competitiveness within the Southwestern Athletic Conference structure, with home court providing minimal advantage—the Delta Devils managed only 1-9 at the Harrison HPER Complex. The 21-point deficit in scoring margin represents one of the steepest challenges facing the program as it charts its course forward under Ivory's direction. Mississippi Valley State's season-long offensive output of 63.9 points trails conference standards, underscoring the developmental work required before the program can establish itself as a reliable contender within its conference.
KEY FACTS
| School | Mississippi Valley State University |
| Sport | Men's Basketball |
| Conference | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
| Division | D1-FCS |
| Location | Itta Bena, Mississippi |
| Venue | R.W. Harrison HPER Complex |
| Head Coach | George Ivory |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | X'Zaevion Barnett | G |
| 11 | Xzayvion Childress | G |
| 2 | Delkedric Holmes | G |
| 13 | Tyrone Iroghama | G |
| 14 | George Ivory III | G |
| 10 | Michael James | G |
| 22 | Daniel Mayfield | F |
| 33 | PJ McDonald | F |
| 21 | Samuel Murray | F |
| 20 | Mussa Mzein | C |
| 35 | Jonathan Pace | F |
| 0 | Patrick Punch | G |
| 3 | Lamont Sams | F |
| 23 | Derrick Singleton | F |
| 1 | Antonio Sisk | G |
| 5 | Chance Sutton | F |
SEASON RECORD
3-30
Overall
2-10
Home
1-20
Away
1-13
Conference
64.2 PPG / 83.0 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4 | UAB Blazers | L 55-106 |
| Nov 6 | Mississippi University For Women Owls | W 97-61 |
| Nov 8 | Murray State Racers | L 60-108 |
| Nov 13 | Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors | L 56-88 |
| Nov 15 | Utah Tech Trailblazers | L 75-81 |
| Nov 16 | Manhattan Jaspers | L 73-80 |
| Nov 22 | Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners | L 70-86 |
| Nov 26 | Texas A&M Aggies | L 84-120 |
| Dec 4 | UL Monroe Warhawks | L 52-66 |
| Dec 9 | Kansas State Wildcats | L 49-108 |
| Dec 17 | Tarleton State Texans | L 64-88 |
| Dec 20 | Florida State Seminoles | L 49-96 |
| Dec 23 | West Virginia Mountaineers | L 51-86 |
| Dec 30 | Oklahoma Sooners | L 69-93 |
| Jan 3 | Alabama State Hornets | L 69-89 |
| Jan 6 | Alabama A&M Bulldogs | L 51-71 |
| Jan 10 | Prairie View A&M Panthers | L 69-70 |
| Jan 13 | Texas Southern Tigers | L 51-84 |
| Jan 17 | Bethune-Cookman Wildcats | L 63-79 |
| Jan 20 | Florida A&M Rattlers | L 48-62 |
| Jan 28 | Southern Jaguars | L 69-80 |
| Jan 31 | Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions | L 70-78 |
| Feb 7 | Jackson State Tigers | L 81-97 |
| Feb 10 | Alcorn State Braves | L 66-74 |
| Feb 14 | Alabama A&M Bulldogs | L 65-72 |
| Feb 17 | Alabama State Hornets | L 55-92 |
| Feb 20 | Prairie View A&M Panthers | L 62-72 |
| Feb 22 | Texas Southern Tigers | W 72-71 |
| Feb 24 | Grambling Tigers | L 62-83 |
| Feb 28 | Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions | W 70-69 |
| Mar 4 | Alcorn State Braves | L 64-67 |
| Mar 6 | Jackson State Tigers | L 77-85 |
| Mar 10 | Grambling Tigers | L 52-77 |
ANALYTICS
-18.8
Pt Diff
L3
Streak
47.9%
SOS
#364
T-Rank
Barthag: 0.0581
89.6
Adj O
114.2
Adj D
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Mississippi Men's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Mississippi Valley State Men's Basketball compete in?
- Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils Men's Basketball competes in the Southwestern Athletic Conf. conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.
- Where does Mississippi Valley State play men's basketball home games?
- Mississippi Valley State Men's Basketball plays home games at R.W. Harrison HPER Complex in Itta Bena, MS.
- Who is the head coach of Mississippi Valley State Men's Basketball?
- The head coach of Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils Men's Basketball is George Ivory.
- When was Mississippi Valley State Men's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Mississippi Valley State Men's Basketball is not currently available.